OPAP 5KM ROAD RACE
START: 12:00pm


Age Limit for Participation

In order for a runner to be eligible to participate in the 5km Road Race, he/she needs to be at least 12 years old (born in 2012 or older).

Bib Number & Race Kit Pick-up

All regitered runners shall pick-up their bib number (timing chip embedded) and race kit, from the Half Marathon EXPO, which will be hosted at the Faliro Indoor Hall & Exhibition Centre of Athens (TAEKWONDO Venue), at the Olympic Faliro Coastal Zone, the following days and hours:

Thursday 7 March 2024: 13.00 – 20.00
Friday 8 March 2024: 10.00 - 20.00
Saturday 9 March 2024: 10.00 – 18.00

Start and Time Limit

The 5km Road Race starts at 12.00 (noon) and finishes at 13.30pm


Medical Certificate

All runners participate in the event ON THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. The Organizing Committee bears no responsibility for any issue related to the participants’ health due to the lack of complete pre-race medical check. It is recommended that all participants have recently gone through a full range medical exam before the event. Those that are already diagnosed with any kind of heart problems or have any indication of such, should take extra notice of this and pay extra attention before registering in the event. It is recommended that all runners, regardless age, are gone through a detailed cardio check before participating in the event.The Organizing Committee will not request any written medical certification given that all runners participate in the event on exclusively their own responsibility.


Feed Zone

A feed zone is available on the 5km Road Race course. Bottled water is offered to the runners at the Start, the Finish and the available feed zone.

 

Awards & Participation Certificate

Distinction medals are awarded only to the first three Men and Women of General Ranking. All runners that successfully finish the race will receive a finishers’ medal and can download their personalized participation certificate after the announcement of the Official Race Results through the website of the event's official photo agency (marathonphotos.live).